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Mohd Hamami S., . and Paridah Md Tahir, . and Tang W. C., . and Edi Suhaimi B., . and Fauzi F., . (2008) Properties enhancement of oil-palm wood through modified compreg method: a comprehensive solution to oil palm wood;s properties flaws. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
As the largest palm oil producing country Malaysia produces huge amount oil palm residues such as fronds stems and empty fruit bunches. Most of these residues especially the stem are wasted in the field due to their inherent characteristics. Disposal of the stem residues have become a major concern since they are very expensive to be disposed off disturbances environmental when abandoned in the field. It was revealed that oil palm wood OPW from the outer-part of the stem could be used as solid lumber after being properly treated. Without treatment OPW has four main flaws: very low in strength bad dimensional stability very poor in durability and machinability. A Compreg method was adapted to treat the OPW. Being impregnated with PF resin and compressed under hot pressing the strength dimensional stability durability and machinability of the treated OPW increased significantly. Colour of the OPW changed into more attractive dark brown with smooth and shiny surface after being sanded with fine sanding paper. It is concluded that the method can be used as a comprehensive solution to OPW;s properties problems that make it acceptable for new alternative material for high-perfonnance wood products.
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Abstract
As the largest palm oil producing country Malaysia produces huge amount oil palm residues such as fronds stems and empty fruit bunches. Most of these residues especially the stem are wasted in the field due to their inherent characteristics. Disposal of the stem residues have become a major concern since they are very expensive to be disposed off disturbances environmental when abandoned in the field. It was revealed that oil palm wood OPW from the outer-part of the stem could be used as solid lumber after being properly treated. Without treatment OPW has four main flaws: very low in strength bad dimensional stability very poor in durability and machinability. A Compreg method was adapted to treat the OPW. Being impregnated with PF resin and compressed under hot pressing the strength dimensional stability durability and machinability of the treated OPW increased significantly. Colour of the OPW changed into more attractive dark brown with smooth and shiny surface after being sanded with fine sanding paper. It is concluded that the method can be used as a comprehensive solution to OPW;s properties problems that make it acceptable for new alternative material for high-perfonnance wood products.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. SB 299 P3 N277 2007 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | Oil palm |
| AGROVOC Term: | Wood properties |
| AGROVOC Term: | Residues |
| AGROVOC Term: | Stems |
| AGROVOC Term: | Stability |
| AGROVOC Term: | Wood products |
| AGROVOC Term: | Elaeis guineensis |
| AGROVOC Term: | Resins |
| AGROVOC Term: | Lumber |
| AGROVOC Term: | Density |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:14 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11867 |
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